Description

The Mississippi Department of Education has a current goal for every community to effectively use a World-Class Data System to improve student outcomes. This goal has an outcome to increase the availability of quality data to drive decisions that improve student outcomes. We are planning to satisfy this goal in part by modernizing our current student information system along with improving the quality of data in connected systems. This will include web-based application development, and creation of dashboards and reports that will improve access, accuracy, and ease of use for all stakeholders.

Selected candidate’s role will focus on providing all levels of support to our customer base, both remotely and onsite. Candidate will be the initial point of contact with end users requesting IT Support. Ideal candidate has experience in Desktop\Laptop repair and troubleshooting, software installation, hardware implementation and active directory administration. Candidate must also have experience providing remote assistance using various platforms and must be experienced with providing support for O3NA Applications. Must be good at organizing, prioritizing, and planning. Candidate must be able to update and maintain Help Desk records in accordance with established support procedures. Candidate must also have excellent communication skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE# YEARS
Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices3
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills3
Ability to work in a team oriented, collaborative environment3
Ability to work with minimal supervision3
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment3
Exceptional attention to detail with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities3
Highly self-motivated and directed3
Experience working in a help desk environment3
Experienced with providing support for O3NA Applications3
Experience providing remote assistance using various platforms3
Experience in desktop\laptop repair, troubleshooting, and software installation3
Hardware Implementation and Deployment3
Active Directory Management 

Education

Any Gradute